Synopses & Reviews
Using more than 6,000 color photographs and illustrations--each one annotated in detail--the Ultimate Visual Dictionary analyzes all aspects of the natural world and human achievement in stunning visual realism. Cutaways and exploded views provide an illuminating new perspective on everything from the inside of a volcano to the inner workings of a car.
Synopsis
Whether you want to see inside a volcano, understand every component of an engine, or learn the difference between a stegosaurus and a stegoceras, the
Ultimate Visual Dictionary will reveal all.
Presenting a huge range of information from a unique perspective, with more than 33,000 terms explained and expertly annotated, the Visual Dictionary allows readers to analyze a multitude of objects in unparalleled detail.
Synopsis
Packed with more than 30,000 words and 6,000 incredible images, this look-up-and-learn encyclopedia covers a spectacular spectrum of subjects to educate and entertain readers. DK's Visual Dictionary has been updated and revised with crystal-clear definitions and eye-catching visuals ready to explore and explain anything and everything you can think of. The vast range of topics include our planet and the Universe, prehistoric Earth, plants and animals, the human body, geography, visual arts, architecture, music, sports, science, and technology. Discover how a plasma TV works, step inside an erupting volcano, or take the wheel of a race car on this amazing tour of useful words for you to put into practice.
If your vocabulary could use a boost, this is an unbeatable dictionary. If school work and homework are a struggle, this is the helping hand you need. And if your library has room for an absolute classic, this is a welcome addition for the entire family to enjoy.